This course is open to children 8 years old and up who are interested in learning the sport of ice fishing. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult for this course. Class size is limited to 15 children. You must be present for both classes to participate. The second part of the course will take place on Milton Three Ponds the following morning from 8 am - noon. If you would like to register, please contact the recreation center to register. 652-4501 ext. 8. Registration closes on Friday, Feb. 7 at 4 pm. We need at least 8 kids to run this class.

A Night on the Farm

As part of the 2014 Milton Winter Carnival celebration, the NH Farm Museum will be hosting an new program this year on Friday, Feb. 14 from 4 - 7pm.

Participants are invited to an evening of activities on the farm which will include a sleigh ride/wagon ride (depending on weather). Boy Scouts will be on hand to help participants build a tin-foil dinner, and cook them over an open campfire under the “Full Snow Moon.” When dinner is over, you can complete the meal by making your own s'mores for dessert. As part of the fun, families are invited to try their hand at making a Victorian valentines to take home. You must call the Milton Recreation Department to register for this program at 652-4501 ext. 8. Registration is open until Feb. 12.This is a free program, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

At The Emma Ramsey Center - Saturday, Feb. 15

7 am: Pancake breakfast. Join the Nute High School Class of 2014 as they serve up some yummy breakfast goodies. Help support our Nute seniors.

8 am : End 68 Hours of Hunger booth. Bring a some canned fruit, tuna, jar of peanut butter or other nutritional donation and find out how you can help out our Milton youth in need of assistance.

9 am - 1 pm: Tour the Milton Fire Station and get an up-close look at our new fire/safety apparatus. Fire personal will be on hand to show you around and answer your questions about both old/proposed fire stations.

10 am: Winter Carnival bingo - Play for prizes. This free family event is a lot of fun and a prize will be awarded for each game.

10 am - 3 pm: Balloons w/White Marriott

11 am - 3:45 pm: MWC ailent auction: (pick-up immediately following the close of the auction at 3:45) Make a bid on an assortment of children's/family items to help support our 2013 Arts in the Park Family Festival.

2:30 - 3:30 pm: The Milton Homeschool Group will host assorted games aand crafts for the kids. Last year this was one of the most popular activities all day. These wonderful moms come up with some great games and activities to keep the kids happy and busy for the remainder of the afternoon.

9 am: 22nd Annual MWC Opening Ceremonies Join the MWC Committee, the Nute High School Band and Chorus & the VFW for our Opening Ceremonies.

9:10 am: Lanterns of Love will be launched off the beach front for anyone who wants to send up a valentine of love to someone who is no longer with us or maybe someone who is off serving our country. Join the carnival committee as we see how many Chinese lanterns of love we can launch at the same time.

10 am: NH Farm Museum will host a morning of ice cutting demos so everyone can see how our Milton ancestors harvested the ice out of the lake for a living.

All Day: Bring along your sleds, skates, snowshoes etc...have fun in the snow, build a snowman or sculpture. All outside activities are weather dependent.

At The Moose Lodge #1298

8 pm - Midnight Feb. 15) Milton Winter Carnival Sweethearts Dance. Join the Moose Lodge in welcoming the Tim Theriault Band & Mrs. Jody Gourlay and rock the night away. Tickets are on sale for $15 each / $25 couple and are only available at the lodge. Tickets are sold on a first come basis limited to 80 tickets. Contact Moose Lodge at 652-9750 There will be 50/50 Raffle

& MWCC Door Prizes.

at The Emma

Sunday, Feb. 16 Milton Reads “My Side of the Mountain” Movie on the big screen. Join us from 1 - 4: pm for a pizza party, movie viewing & craft related project. This event is sponsored by the MFPL and the Winter Carnival Committee.

Come and paint this beautiful painting “Howling at the Moon” with local artist “Ann Marie. All the supplies are provided just bring yourself; it’s a great way to spend an afternoon. Space is limited to 10 seats. Please call Ann Marie to sign up at 603-988-5946. Cost is $20 per student.

10 am start time. Run routes are determined by each club. Come by 3 Ponds Tavern or Lakeside Mart for breakfast if you register early. Parking is available at the old Moose club, and some limited parking at the Citgo station up the road. Do not park at the post office. After you register at the Milton Pump and Filter Shop, You will be directed to the start of the poker run route.

The average time for this trip is 2 to 2.5 hours. Come check out our awesome trail system! Enjoy the Day & Ride Safe.